Senior Planner in Cardiff)

Penguin Recruitment; Walton Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Town Planner to drive urban and rural development projects. This role involves preparing planning strategies and fostering stakeholder engagement while offering flexible and hybrid work options. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and professional growth through tailored development plans.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Personalized development plan

Accredited training up to master's level

Agile office spaces

Supportive multidisciplinary team culture

Qualifications

• Full RTPI chartered membership with strong planning consultancy experience.
• Advanced knowledge of local planning and strategic problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planning strategies, Local Plan representations, and Planning Statements.
• Support Planning Directors and liaise with stakeholders on planning applications.
• Mentor junior staff and engage in business development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

RTPI chartered membership

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Why Apply?

* Competetive basic salary & benefits package

* Professional Growth: Personalized development plan and access to accredited training up to master's level.

* Flexible Work: Hybrid working options and agile office spaces for work-life balance.

* High-Impact Work: Collaborate on high-profile projects across residential, mixed-use, infrastructure, and environmental spaces.

* Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, innovative, and dynamic multidisciplinary team.

The Role

Work from Cardiff or Bristol as part of our National Development & Infrastructure Planning Team. Key responsibilities include:

* Preparing planning strategies, Local Plan representations, and Planning Statements.

* Supporting Planning Directors and liaising with stakeholders to navigate planning applications.

* Mentoring junior staff and fostering a collaborative team environment.

* Engaging in business development to grow our client portfolio.

Requirements

* Full RTPI chartered membership with strong experience in planning consultancy.

* Advanced knowledge of local planning and policy, with strategic problem-solving skills.

* Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to drive client and stakeholder engagement.

How to Apply

Ready to shape the future of urban and rural development? Apply now! Our process includes an initial recruiter conversation and an interview with the team.

We look forward to welcoming you to our planning expertise network.